Introductory Rites
What are the six parts of the Introductory Rites?
The Procession, Sign of the Cross, Greeting, Kyrie, Gloria, and Collect.
What does the word “Gospel” mean?
Good News
What two gifts are brought to the altar during the Presentation/Preparation of the Gifts?
Bread and wine.
What are the 2 subparts of the concluding rites?
1. Final Blessing
2. Dismissal
Before the Gospel
Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John.
Glory to you, O Lord.
What does “Kyrie, eleison / Christe, eleison” mean?
Lord, have mercy / Christ, have mercy.
Where are the First Reading and Second Reading usually taken from?
The First Reading is usually from the Old Testament. The Second Reading is usually from the New Testament, normally from the letters of St. Paul.
What does the word “Sanctus” mean?
Holy
Which object holds and displays the consecrated Host during Adoration?
The Monstrance
After the Gospel.
Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
The Gloria is usually sung on Sundays and special feast days. During which two liturgical seasons is it not normally sung AND when is it sung?
The Gloria is not sung during Advent and Lent. The Gloria is sung during sunday's, solemnities, and feast days.
Before the Gospel, Catholics make three small crosses. Where do we make them, and what do they represent?
On the forehead, lips, and heart. We ask God to help us understand the Gospel with our minds, speak it with our lips, and keep it in our hearts. It is also for our thoughts (forehead), words (lips), and emotions (heart).
Put these three events in the correct order:
Consecration
Holy Communion
Presentation of Gifts
Presentation of Gifts → Consecration → Holy Communion.
Explain the difference between the chalice and the ciborium.
The chalice holds the wine/Precious Blood of Christ. The ciborium holds the Hosts/Body of Christ and may also be used to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
Priest: Pray, my brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy church.
Why is the final prayer of the Introductory Rites called the Collect?
Because it gathers or “collects” the prayers of everyone and presents them to God.
What is the correct order:
Creed
Gospel
Psalm
Homily
First Reading
Prayer of the Faithful
Second Reading
First Reading
Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel
Homily
Creed
Prayer of the Faithful/Petitions
Why is the Consecration considered the most important part of the Mass?
Transubstantiation happens during the consecration - the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, and Jesus becomes truly present in the Eucharist.
Identify all three objects:
Holds wine and water used during Mass.
Wipes the chalice/communion cup.
Lies beneath the chalice and paten to catch particles of the Host.
Cruets
Purificator
Corporal
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold hi, who takes the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
If someone says, “A rite is just another word for prayer.” Explain why that is incorrect and give the correct definition.
A rite is something said or done in the same way every time for a reason. Whereas a liturgy is a prayer we participate in as a community.
What is the difference between the Homily and the Prayer of the Faithful?
During the Homily, the priest or deacon explains the Scripture readings and helps us understand how to live God’s Word. During the Prayer of the Faithful, we pray for the Church, world, people in need, community, and special intentions.
Name all seven parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist in order.
Presentation of Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer
Sanctus
Consecration
Our Father
Agnus Dei
Holy Communion
What is the mass article/object that symbolizes charity and is worn by the priest, it's color varies depending on the feast day/liturgical calendar?
The Chasuble
Priest: The Mystery of Faith
When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord until you come again.